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HT05 RKV

2005 Renault Grand Espace

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Espace75,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RKV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 86,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 86,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit - 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Nearside emits blue light (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,665 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Engine covers and undertrays

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Engine covers and undertrays

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,989 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,989 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

passengers seat slightly loose.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 43,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

passengers seat slightly loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,151 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,649 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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HT05 RKV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 75,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT05 RKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT05 RKV registered?

HT05 RKV is a 2005 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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